Rugby League World Cup, New Zealand

Rugby League World Cup 2017

Visiting New Zealand for Rugby League World Cup 2017? Check out our game plan and make the most of your time here.

27 October – 2 December 2017

Explore some iconic attractions in the Rugby League World Cup host regions.

The Rugby League World Cup 2017 is being co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia with games played in both countries as well as Papua New Guinea. Fourteen teams will play 28 games in the quest for the ultimate prize in rugby league - The Paul Barriere Trophy.

New Zealand hosts seven matches including two quarter finals and a semi-final across four cities - Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington in the North Island and Christchurch in the South Island.

All three Kiwi pool matches will be played at home against visiting teams from Tonga, Samoa and Scotland.

There is plenty to see and do beyond the sporting action in each host region.

Explore what the four host cities have on offer.

New Zealand has a proud history of hosting successful major sporting events and Rugby League World Cup 2017 provides another chance to showcase New Zealand’s unique form of welcome and hospitality.

Want to be part of the action? RLWC2017 Fan packages, including tickets, are on sale now.